The FDA has provided clearance for Orthofix's Construx Mini Ti Spacer System, a 3D-printed device designed for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons who joined new practices or gained new titles in March:

Here are six spine and neurosurgeons who joined new practices or gained new titles in March:

Kirby von Kessler, MD, former chief of orthopedics of Greater Baltimore Medical Center, died of a heart attack at his Wellesley, Mass., home March 12 at age 88, according to The Baltimore Sun.  

Reginald Odom was appointed senior vice president and chief people officer at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.

Here are 20 hospitals and health systems that added spine and orthopedic robots in the first quarter:

From studies advancing spine treatment to new techniques in stem cell procedures, here are seven updates on biologics so far this year:

Two-factor authentication is one of many methods used to protect patient information as ransomware attacks become more prevalent among physician practices in addition to hospitals and health systems.

Spinal implant manufacturer SeaSpine on April 1 added Shweta Singh Maniar to its board of directors.

The Marcus Neuroscience Institute's first spine surgery using the Mazor robot was performed by Tim Miller, MD, ABC affiliate WPBF reported April 1.

New York Bone & Joint Specialists announced an invention focused on preventing the development and progression of osteoarthritis of the knee. 

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte (Fla.) has performed more than 1,000 robot-assisted orthopedic surgeries, according to an April 1 announcement in yoursun.com.

Twin Cities Orthopedics plans to open a clinic in Brooklyn Park, Minn., the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reported March 31.

Neurosurgeon Chima Ohaegbulam, MD, has been appointed chief of spine surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has opened a new location in Brick, N.J., which offers treatment of surgical and non-operative orthopedic issues and orthotics, along with virtual visits. 

The need for minimally invasive spine procedures is boosting the demand for ASCs, with endoscopic spine surgery a prime procedure for the outpatient setting due to its lower risk of complications, reduced blood loss, smaller incisions and faster recovery time.

Daniel Sciubba, MD, has left Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University for New York.

Orthopedic surgeons at Boston-based New England Baptist Hospital performed the first augmented reality total hip replacement at a hospital. 

Geneseo, Ill.-based Hammond Henry Hospital added Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Knee for total joint replacements.

Endoscopic spine device manufacturer Joimax is expanding its Endoscopic Spine Academy programs in 2021.